Distin wants Premier League stay with Everton

The 35-year-old’s contract is due to expire in the summer and he has admitted that while he does not like sitting on the bench, he wants to stay in the English top-flight

Everton defender Sylvain Distin – whose contract is due to expire in the summer – has intimated his desire to remain in the Premier League.

The 35-year-old started the Toffees’ first four matches of the campaign, but has been an intermittent part of the side ever since.

And after beginning the last three matches for David Moyes’ side, the Frenchman conceded that while he hates being on the bench, it has made him realise that he is not ready for retirement or a move to another league.

"Being on the bench, I didn't like it and I think it's my longest spell on the bench since I started football," he told EvertonTV.

"I did hate it but I did try to take the positives out of it and it made me realise that I'm not ready to stop at all.

"I'm not ready to be on the bench at all and that's a good thing.

"I'm working hard every day not to be on the bench, but we have four great centre-backs.